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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,382.83, 246,571.56 and 52,062.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,382.83, 246,571.56 and 52,062.88 is: 78,093.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,382.83 : 246,571.56 = 52,062.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,382.83/246,571.56 = 52,062.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,382.83x = 246,571.56 × 52,062.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,382.83x = 12,837,225,539.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,837,225,539.69/164,382.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,093.47

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